Mathura and Vrindavan are two destinations that are a must visit for devotees of Lord Krishna. The former is the destination where he was born to Devaki and the latter is the place that witnessed his childhood and youthful pranks with fellowmen and gopis.
There are a number of temples in these tow destinations. Travel Mathura Vrindavan to explore the beauty of these temples. Here, we bring for you, few images from the temples of Mathura Vrindavan
Think about a city in India that preserves both modern and historical cultural heritage and you will invariably end up thinking about Delhi. The capital city of India is a treasure trove of heritage properties. Cast a glance at one corner of the city, and you will find a monument narrating its tale. At still another you will see modern developments and lifestyle demonstrating themselves quiet authoritatively.
For any first time visitor, then, it is really difficult to chalk out an itinerary that will showcase both aspect of the city, more so when the duration of visit is short. So how do you go about planning your tour in Delhi if you are here for, say, just 4 days.
Here’s what I think can be a good plan.
The First Day
Reserve the first day of your trip for the Old Delhi region. The Red Fort, Jama Masjid and the market of Chandni Chowk will keep you engaged. Covering only three destinations will give you enough opportunity to explore each of them leisurely. While the first two will give your knowledge thirsty soul a lot to ponder on, the third destination will expose you to a variety of traditional items that you can carry back home.
Chandani Chowk is an area where you can shop for a variety of items, right from jewelleries to shoes, clothes and stationery. There is Nai Sarak, Fatehpuri, Dariba Kalan, Kinari Bazaar, Bhaghirath Palace, Chawri Bazaar, Ballimaran, Old Lajpat Rai Market, Moti Bazar, Khari Baoli and Tilak Bazar markets in Chandani Chowk area, each of them famous for a specific kind of product. There is also a Paranthe wali Gali where you can enjoy various types of Chapatis, stuffed and non stuffed.
In the evening, There is a Sound and Light Show in Red Fort that recreates the events related to the fort. If you have time, you can see this show for a better understanding of the history of Delhi.
The Second Day
Move on from Old Delhi area to New Delhi area on your second day. In you itinerary today, you can include Rajghat, Akshardham Temple, Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate and the Old Fort. You can start off by paying a visit to Rajghat, the memorial of the Father of Nation – Mahatma Gandhi, and then move towards Old Fort followed by Akshardham Temple. The evenings can be reserved for visiting the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Post your dinner, you can enjoy an ice cream at the India Gate while taking a leisurely stall. Alternatively, you can carry your dinner to the India Gate and have it there itself sitting on a mat.
The Third Day
A lot of history of Delhi and India is preserved in the museums of the city. Keep your third day for a visit to few of the museums of the city. The Archaeological Museum, National Museum of Natural History, National Rail Museum and Air Force Museum are some of the most important ones that you can choose from. In case you have kids with you, then do include the National Children’s Museum and the Shankar’s International Dolls Museum Musical.
Delhi is also known for its theater performances. Today, you can keep your evening free for enjoying one theater performance – a play or a musical show.
The Fourth and the Final day
On the very first day itself, you have shopped a lot in the markets of Old Delhi. However, if you are still not satisfied (which many people are not), try out the various other markets of Delhi. Select your shopping destination carefully keeping in mind what you want to actually buy. For day to day clothes, you can visit the Lajpat Nagar market. In case you want to do a mix of traditional as well as brand item shopping, then go for Cannaught Place and Janpath. The two destinations are close by and will give you ample options for the items you want to buy. There is also the South Delhi Market where you can get top brands.
Your four days trip in Delhi will give you enough opportunity to explore its culture and heritage but despite this you will feel that there are a number of places that still remain unexplored on your trip. Keep all those that you have missed out for your next trip, and for now, relish the experiences you have just gained.
If you want to know more about the attractions of Delhi, click here – Delhi Attractions
Have you ever thought how would it feel to spend an evening with history? I am sure not many of you would think of this idea, but believe me its a fantastic idea to spend some really wonderful holidays. And what could be a better place then historical monuments of India, to do it.
India is a country of rich ancient heritage that is preserved in the various ancient monuments located here. These historical monuments offer a sneak peek of the ancient India heritage that allures the travelers from all over the world. Today they have become a symbol of the Indian culture and the royal past of the country, that often fascinates the travelers coming here.
So much has been said about the monuments of India in the above section. Now we will talk about the most popular ancient monuments of the country that you can watch during your trip. Although India is adorned with many monumental jewels in its crown but few of them are simply not worth missing. These monuments are:
Taj Mahal, Agra
Amer Fort, Jaipur
Birla Mandir, Delhi
India Gate, Delhi
Khajuraho Temples, MP
and lot more.
So come to India and make your holidays an historical experience.
The entire state of Kerala, in itself, is so amazing that picking out one amongst them is real tough task. Nonetheless, the backwaters of Kerala invariably rank high amongst all of these. Cruising through these backwaters of Kerala, you can enjoy a beauty that is simple, yet so striking.
Board a houseboat, also known as Kettuvalams in Kerala, and sail through the intricate channels of backwaters that introduces you to the day to day aspect of the lifestyle of the locals. Here, you will see farmers in the fields, and there you can see kids returning from schools with bags on their back. At still other points you can either spot fishing village or tribal hamlets with a number of people around. At some places, the silence is only broken by the sound of a bird or a movement of a leaf.
These backwaters of Kerala are also venue for the famous snake boat races of Kerala that attract thousands of visitors from all across the globe every year.
Kerala Backwater Destination
The famous backwater destinations in Kerala include Alappuzha, Kumarakom, Kollam, Kozhikode and Kochi. Find out more on Kerala Backwater Tourism
Kerala Backwater Tour Packages
Magic of Kerala Backwaters & South India Temple
Classic Kerala Tours
Tamil Nadu in south India is a culturally rich state. The people, their costume, their language, festivals, cuisine and not to forget their traditional songs and dances – all these ingredients combine together to create a wonderful recipe for successful holiday. Apart from this, the natural beauty of the state is also worth enjoying.
The famous cities of Tamil Nadu are invariably amongst the first few stops for the first time tourists. These cities project the different side of the state – the traditional, modern, religious, business and beautiful.
Chennai, the state capital and the fourth largest city of India is a fast developing city. It also acts as a base for a quiet a number of tourists who land up at its international airport to explore the rest of south India. Marina Beach, here, is an ideal destination to enjoy some leisure moments with friends and family. Other than this, the magnificent Parthasarthy temple and St. George Fort offer the much needed variety for tourists.
Madurai is primarily known for the Meenakshi Temple, which has for years attracted tourists like magnet.
Amidst rich culture, a number of times travellers do not take note of the rich bounty of natural beauty that Mother nature has bestowed on the state. However, Kodaikanal and Ooty are the two famous hill stations that inspire tourists to enjoy a different aspect of Tamil Nadu. This side oozes freshness, greenery and aroma of tea, coffee and spice plantations. There are flowers filled meadows, thundering waterfalls, placid lakes inviting tourists at every step to explore a little more every day.
Kanyakumari is the southernmost part of India, and hence is in itself very significant. The Kanyakumari temple and Vivekanand Rock memorial are two of the most popular attractions here.
Tamil Nadu comprises a number of other tourist cities like Tanjore, Rameshwaram, Trichy, Vellore, Kanchipuram, etc,. Exploring these cities further unravels the rich treasures of the state. Go ahead, plan a tour to Tamil Nadu NOW! Below we mention the top packages for Tamilnadu Tourism
Top Packages
Tamilnadu Hills Station Trip (TT-16)
Where is Valley of Flowers National Park?
The Valley of Flowers is located in Chamoli Garhwal in the state of Uttaranchal, India. It is situated at the transition point of Zanskar and Himalayan ranges.
About the Valley of Flowers
For a long period of time, barring the localites, the valley remained largely concealed from the curious eyes of tourists. It was only in 1931 that a botanist by the name of Frank Smith chanced upon this hidden treasure of Uttaranchal. The spectacular beauty of this park stunned him so much that he not only revealed it to the world but also went ahead and dedicated a book to this valley – ‘Valley of Flowers’. No wonder then, that the valley soon became a rage with tourists. In September 1982, it was granted the status of a National Park and in July 2005, it further cemented its position as a tourist destination by securing a place in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list.
Attractions of Valley of Flowers
Flowers, flowers and flowers – that’s the prime highlight of the Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand. Once, the season arrives, the valley teems with around 300 species of flowers including Saxifrags, Sediams, Lilies, Poppy, Calendular, Daisies, Denthus, Turmopsis, Primula, Dadiculatar, Pontitala, Geranium, Cipro Nepolysis, Holly, Pansy, Zinnia, Petunia, Fox, Caropsis Dynthus and many more.
The valley also boasts of having medicinal plants Anemone, Geranium, Marsh, Marigold, Primula, Potentilla, etc,. Though not much, but the animals of the valley also deserve a mention here. Most spotted here are the Himalayan Musk deer and Yellow Throated Marten.
Best Time to Visit the Valley of Flowers Uttaranchal
Since the valley is known for its wide variety of flowers, it is best to visit the valley when the flowers are in full bloom. And this period is generally between July and August when the snow of the Himalayan region gives way to a more pleasant weather.
The Valley of Flowers Trek
Trek to the Valley of flowers begins from Govindghat. A 14 km trek from here will take you to Ghangria which will also be your base camp. The trek route till Ghangria is a bit difficult, but at the same time, this is exactly where the fun lies. Once you are here, you can camp and take up a trek of 3 km to reach the Valley of Flowers.
Read more about the Valley of Flowers
It is said that till the time, you are not called by Mata Vaishno Devi herself, you just cannot visit her shrine, no matter how many times you try. So if you happen to visit it, do consider yourself extremely lucky, for there are many who still crave to visit the Vaishnodevi temple every year but are still waiting for their turn.
Meanwhile, the number of devotees who offer their prayers to Maa Vaishnodevi is increasing day by day. This year itself has seen an all time high in the number of devotees visiting the shrine. The record number of pilgrims visiting the shrine has gone upto around 88 lakhs. Keeping the increasing number of devotees coming every year in mind the Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine Board has introduced a number of measures. A new state-of-the-art Spiritual Growth Centre will begin functioning by the end of this month while a new helipad on the Katra-Reasi road will be built to cater to the growing number of tourists.
If you want to know more about Vaishno devi Yatra or need help plan your tour, click here – Vaishno Devi
Planning for holidays and can not decide where to go? Then plan a trip to India, the land of beautiful hill stations exotic beaches and lot more. Now the question is how to get there and what to see? Right, so for this Inde carte (or Map of India) will help you a lot. Carte de l’inde (India map) is your best travel guide that give you info about best travel destinations of India, travel routes and etc.
So plan your trip with Voyager Inde and have great holidays.
Another feather in the cap of Goa as it wins bid to host the Asian Beach Games in 2018. For travellers, Goa is an incredible destination and now with this news pouring in, it is but obvious that a whole new set of tourists will get ready to explore the beautiful attractions of Goa tourism.
For foreigners, it’s going to be a good experience to enjoy this game for the firts time on Indian waters. For Indians, it is going to be yet another sporting event that will give boost to the sports culture in the country. The youth of the country will witness the exciting twists and turns of the event while a number of new toddler players will be born who will dream to participate in such events in subsequent years.
Waiting eagerly for more updates on this news. For now, read complete coverage in Times of India.
Delhi, the national capital of India is delightful tourists’ destination. It is replete with varied kind of attractions, and topping the list are the monumental heritage of the city. Having served as the capital for various dynasties that ruled India, Delhi has always been at the center stage of the Indian political scene. All these rulers have built different monuments that still stand to narrate stories from past.
Primary amongst them are the Mughal and the British monuments.
The Mughal Monuments
The mighty Mughals ruled Delhi for a good while of time and during their rule, built numerous monuments. Most popular amongst them are the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Purana Qila and Humayun’s tomb.
The British Creations
The Britishers built a whole set of structures in Delhi, beginning from the Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. All these structures today represent Delhi to the outside world.
Other Monuments
There are host of other monuments in Delhi that have been built by rulers who came before the Britishers and the Mughals. For example Jantar Mantar was built by Raja of Jaipur while Qutub Minar was constructed by the founder of slave dynasty in India – Qutub-ud-din-Aibak.
The Temples of Delhi
The temples of Delhi are also a huge tourists attractions other than being religious centers. The Lotus Temple, the Akshardham Temple, Birla Temple are thronged by devotees and tourists alike.
Apart from monumental heritage, Delhi is also home to numerous other attractions. Chk out more about tourist places in Delhi.
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